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Double Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream
Nice cream seems to be all the rage these days so I just had to try it out for myself. I think I went through 40 bananas trying various flavours and recipes, and this one if by far my favourite (chocolate peanut butter coming close). Nice cream is essentially a dairy free, gluten free, low...
5 Reasons Why I Won't Pitch You a Detox or Cleanse
Type the words “detox” or “cleanse” into Google and a riddle of promises, claims, recipes, and programs pop up. Detoxes and cleanses present in all kinds of ways - shakes, smoothies, elixirs, herbs, supplements, enemas, electromagnet devices (don’t ask, I’m not even sure what this is),...
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Dietitian Brooke was in studio with Joelle Tomlinson at Saskatoon Global News Morning to discuss disease symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nutritional considerations. Watch the full segment HERE....
Eggplant Pizza Bites
It has been my mission to find a recipe with eggplant that I actually like. Eggplant is so pretty and colourful, but I have struggled to know what to do with it, and often find it mushy when I have used eggplant in a recipe. You too? Well, hold on tight because this recipe just might blow...
Spaghetti Squash Boats with Ragu
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pasta and I am certainly not trying to replace wheat spaghetti for a "healthier" or "cleaner" version. Not my style. But I needed to get out of my spaghetti squash rut! This is comfort food, my friends. A warm-your-bones, flavourful, and surprisingly filling meal for...
Sophia's Lentil Pasta Sauce
*Student Guest Post* As a nutrition student, I’m constantly reminded about the health benefits of pulses. They are a great source of fibre, protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, folate, and B vitamins. Pulses have been shown to reduce risk of heart disease and improve digestive health, and the...
Vegan Red Lentil and Spinach Dal
This year, the United Nations deamed 2016 the International Year of Pulses - good news for Canadian pulse growers and for Canadian citizens! Pulses (dried beans, peas, and lentils) are wonderfully sustainable crops because they increase soil microbial activity and boost soil nutrients in...
Moroccan-Spiced Vegetarian Stew
I love one-pot meals because you can get so many ingredients and food groups into one bowl. This recipe is easy, quick, and freezes very well. The vegetables and chick peas add loads of soluble and insoluble fibre leaving you feeling full and satisfied. This stew is rich in beta carotene,...
Black Bean Fiesta Salad
I call this a fiesta salad because it just looks like a party! The colours are amazing! The next best thing about this salad is the roasted kernel corn. Roasting brings out the sweetness in the corn, that complements the spice of the onion and jalapeno pepper so well. This salad is rich in...
Curried Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
Winter squashes include pumpkin, acorn, butternut, spaghetti and hubbard. Soup is a great, savoury way to start experimenting with squash if you are new to cooking with them. Between the lentils and the squash, just one bowl of this soup offers over 4 grams of fibre, and a rich source of...
Chicken Vegetable Soup
One of the top food and nutrition trends that I think is worth making a habit of in 2017 - soup! I have huge love for soup and one pot meals in general. It's an easy way to load up on vegetables and get 2 or 3 food groups in a bowl. Soup is also a great way to minimize waste by using veggie...
Smokey Vegan Split Pea Soup
As part of The International Year of Pulses, I took the Pulse Pledge to cook one pulse-based meal per week for 10 weeks! The first feature pulse for the challenge was split peas. So naturally, split pea soup came to mind - a childhood favourite! I was looking to deliver the smokey flavour...
Herb and Parmesan Baked Chicken
A recent client had mentioned how bored she was of plain chicken breast. Of course we had a conversation about why she still eats it if she doesn't enjoy it. At Food to Fit, we believe that sustainable nutrition includes meals that are enjoyable and tasty. While I do eat chicken on occasion, I...
High Protein Banana Oat Pancakes
This weekend calls for pancakes! I had a hankering for them but no pancake mix, and on Sunday morning there is no way I'm getting out of my PJs early to head to the store. I compromised and put together this super simple, no fuss, high protein pancake mix. The bananas add a good dose of...
Muffin Tin Omelets
My clients often ask about quick breakfast options for busy mornings when there is little time to sit down with a bowl of oatmeal or poached eggs on toast. A good breakfast includes a source of protein - a key nutrient to help satisfy your appetite well into the morning. Mini omelets can...
Breakfast of Champions - Butter Coffee?
When the Producer of Saskatoon Global Morning News asked me to speak on the latest trend, butter coffee, I actually thought he was confused, that he must have meant something else. After a quick google search, I found a number of links describing this peculiar morning trend. My first question,...
Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
This recipe is a creation of my husband’s, lucky me! Sean was on supper duty one evening and delivered an amazing tomato-based curry. He is pretty confident in the kitchen and can simply throw ingredients together. I had to get him to make this dish a second time to put the recipe on paper, not...
Frozen Yogurt Pops
The warm weather is here, and was certainly noted after a day at the lake paddle boarding, boating and fishing under a hot sun! Although hydration is #1 on my mind during a hot day, I must say #2 is a cool, sweet treat. With so many options on the market, it's a tough decision to make,...
Food Review: Hemp Protein Smoothie Plus Greens
I was asked by a few of our followers to provide a review on Manitoba Harvest’s new Hemp Protein Smoothie Plus Greens product. So here we go… Objective Data: There are three flavours to choose from: Chocolate, Mixed Berry, and Vanilla Chai. I am currently trialing the Vanilla Chai product....
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Muffins
Muffins can be a convenient, on-the-go option for breakfast or snacks. Break your morning fast with a balance of monounsaturated fats, whole grains, and fruit to help slow digestion. You can round it out with a protein rich food such as nut butter, yogurt, or a hard boiled egg for...
Maple Pumpkin Muffins
Muffins can make an easy, grab-and-go snack for families. Making muffins at home is easy and you get to be in control of what goes in them. During the Fall season I take advantage of all the fresh pumpkin I can get! If the fresh, small, baking pumpkins aren't available to you, choose...
Lentil, Oat and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lentils are a rich source of fibre, folate, protein, and iron. They're inexpensive, very filling, and a great vegetarian alternative to meat, fish or poultry. This recipe uses a split lentil because they cook much faster than a whole lentil and they puree nicely. The cookie can be matched...
Peppermint White Chocolate Popcorn
I love this recipe for it’s simplicity, ease, and the fact that it includes one of my favourite, fibre-rich snacks - popcorn! Indulgent but not heavy; a suitable option for those with a gluten allergy or sensitivity. Ingredients: ~12 cups of air-popped or stovetop popcorn (~ 1/2 to 2/3...
No Bake Energy Bites
One of the key ingredients in these protein balls are chia seeds - an edible seed that originates from a desert plant, salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico. Chia seeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fibre, and calcium. Just 2 tbsp of chia contains the same amount of calcium as 100 grams...
Cabbage Roll Casserole
I just love meaty cabbage rolls, my Polish relatives would call it Bolabki! I enjoy making cabbage rolls and it certainly took a few attempts to get the product I wanted. For many though, cabbage rolls may not be a realistic family supper for those busy weeks. And sometimes we want the...
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